Inn at Pleasant Lake » Pinot Noir

Spy Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2010

lindamackenzie — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 22:25:51 +0000

Delicious. This wine has nutmeg, clove and allspice flavors that perfectly frame the ripe, supple wild black cherry and raspberry notes. Comes together on a supple frame, with plenty of staying power on the finish. $50

Orogeny, Green Valley of the Russian River Valley, California, 2009

lindamackenzie — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 22:01:43 +0000

Dense and rich, yet also quite earthy, with savory herb, dried currant and berry fruit that’s deep yet fairly tannic. $50

Castle Rock, Sonoma, California, 2010

lindamackenzie — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:28:27 +0000

A light, silky and inviting red, displaying red berry and spice flavors that float serenely over refined tannins. The finish lingers enticingly. $32

Lange, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2010

lindamackenzie — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:27:24 +0000

Very smooth with a lovely delivery of polished plum, currant and cranberry. Notes of cream and herbs and a lingering finish. $46

Benton Lane, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2008

lindamackenzie — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:26:21 +0000

Light and spicy with cinnamon and nutmeg overtones to the red berry and floral flavors. Lingers gently on the finish. $50

Momo, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2009

lindamackenzie — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 02:16:11 +0000

A deliciously smooth expression of lively red fruit, warm baking spices, with vanilla notes and mineral accents. A long harmonious finish.
$42

Duck Pond, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2009

lindamackenzie — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 02:13:32 +0000

Silky with elegant raspberry, root beer and floral flavors in a delicate frame. $38

Lemelson Vineyards, Thea’s Selection, Oregon, 2008

lindamackenzie — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 23:42:46 +0000

This selection features bright, showy raspberry and strawberry aromas with hints of chocolate on the mid-palate and flavors of framboise and plums. $60

Domaine Drouhin, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2008

lindamackenzie — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 23:40:28 +0000

Firm in texture, this is chewy with tannins against pleasant blackberry and currant fruit. Tobacco and spice flavors weave through the finish. $75

Cuvaison, Napa Valley, Carneros, California, 2006

admin — Mon, 05 May 2008 16:20:03 +0000

A beautiful pinot noir. Firm, with rich, spicy plum and black cherry that is nicely structured. Texture, acidity and tannins are nicely balanced. $64